Welcome to Nashua NH

Nashua NH has the unique distinction of being the only city in the U.S. to be twice named Money magazine's “Best Place to Live in America.” With a population of nearly 90,000 people, Nashua NH is the second largest city in the state of New Hampshire. Nashua is located in Hillsborough County, NH and is just north of neighboring Massachusetts.

The area that is now Nashua NH has been inhabited by natives for nearly 10,000 years and is found where the Merrimack and Nashua Rivers meet. In more “modern times,” the early English settlers moved into the region in the mid-1600s. Back then, the area was settled as a fur trading town. By the early 1800s in the midst of the Industrial Revolution, the Nashua area was home to a number of cotton mills – popular, in part, because of its riverfront location providing easy shipping access.

Today, with the textile industry giving way to the sprawling expansion of business and commerce of the Boston region in recent decades, Nashua enjoys a diverse economy and attracts interest from businesses throughout the United States.

Nashua, NH is home to a number of colleges and universities offering a variety of studies and an equal number of associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. The area is well known as a growing region, with an increasing number of people relocating to the Nashua and surrounding areas for employment opportunities and its excellent public and private school facilities. In addition, the area enjoys a high overall quality of living and boasts very low crime rates.

Nashua NH Real Estate

Mirroring the diversity of the region itself, real estate in Nashua NH is comprised of a wide variety of residential options – from detached single-family homes to condos. A perennial favorite, North End Nashua remains one of the most affluent and sough-after areas in the state. Historic Victorian homes constructed in the early 1900s abound near stately Greeley Park. In addition, a number of the old textile mills located along the Nashua River have been converted and renovated into stylish condos – and now they are hot commodities because of their close proximity to Nashua’s downtown area.

The median home value of a single-family residence in Nashua NH is roughly $232,000 compared to the national median home value of slightly more than $177,000. Roughly 55% of all Nashua homes are owned, with approximately 39% rented and 6% are vacant.

We at Buyer’s Option Realty Services encourage you to register for your own personal account. With your account you’ll have a key to all the Nashua NH real estate listings, in addition to other listings throughout the areas we serve. Plus, you’ll be able to save your favorite property searches and receive email updates when anything changes.

Manchester NH

Situated in Hillsborough County on the Merrimack River, not only is Manchester the largest city in New Hampshire, but it’s the largest in northern New England. Manchester is located just 20 miles from the Massachusetts border and less than an hour from the city of Boston. With a population estimated at approximately 110,000 people, Manchester NH is a relatively fast-growing city – in part because of the quality of life this New England city has to offer.

Manchester has garnered a number of national awards – named by Forbes in 2009 as the cheapest place to live in New England – thanks, in part, to the city’s affordable housing prices and overall low cost of living. In addition, Inc. Magazine ranked Manchester, NH as #7 on the list of “Best Small Cities for Doing Business in America” in 2005. And in 2009, CNNMoney.com ranked Manchester #13 on its list of 100 best cities to live and start a business in the U.S.

Manchester offers an array of recreational amenities. For outdoor fun, the city features nearly 1,000 acres of parks and playgrounds. In addition, there are public swimming pools and a number of sports complexes in Manchester.

The city is also rich in cultural offerings. Check out some of the museums and art galleries in Manchester NH for links to the area’s great heritage with a window to the future.

Manchester is a little less family-centric than the surrounding area, having 28% of its households comprised of married families with children under the age of 18. The county average is higher, with roughly 35% of households made up of married families with children.

When it comes to household income, the median household family income in Manchester is roughly $55,000 compared to that of the surrounding county which is approximately $70,000. The national median household income is slightly more than $53,000.

Manchester NH Homes and Real Estate

Manchester is a popular choice among prospective home buyers who aren't keen on commuting and desire easy access to all the attractions in the city. The Manchester NH real estate market meets the demands of its growing population by offering a great variety of attractive and affordable properties. Manchester real estate listings include condos, town homes, and single family homes for sale – all within easy access to the unique downtown area and all its dining and entertainment options.

Manchester NH’s median home value is $196,000 – lower than the county median home value of roughly $206,000 yet higher than the national median home value of approximately $177,000. When it comes to home ownership versus rented homes, Manchester is almost equally split, with approximately 45% of homes being owned, and roughly 45.% rented. The remaining 10% (rounded) are vacant.

We encourage you to register for your own private account. This will give you your own key to all of the Manchester NH real estate listings, as well as other listings throughout the areas we serve, with the ability to save your favorite searches and receive email updates when anything changes on any of your saved searches.

Concord NH

Located in Merrimack County, Concord is the capital of New Hampshire. With a population of roughly 43,000 Concord is amply served by two interstate highways – I-89 and I-93.

Because the state of New Hampshire has no sales tax or state income tax, the cost of living in the Concord, NH area is among the lowest of cities of similar size in all of New England.

Concord was just ranked by WalletHub.com as the 7th Best U.S. State Capitals in which to live. Among the notable criteria for the ranging was Concord’s extremely low unemployment rate, its relatively high median household income and the overall health conditions in the city.

The city boasts a completely revitalized downtown area that’s home to a variety of things to see and do. There you will find the Concord City Auditorium, the Museum of New Hampshire History, the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium and other popular attractions. The downtown area also features the Capital Center for the Arts – a 1,360 seat performing arts center attracting entertainers from all over the world.

Concord NH living is highlighted by what seems to be an endless array of events and activities including those centered around family fun and entertainment. Among such offerings are hiking trails, canoeing, walking tours, boating and more.

Education is important to the quality of life in Concord NH, and the city is home to a number of public, parochial, and private schools. When it comes to higher education, Concord features the University of New Hampshire School of Law, the only law school in the state. In addition, the city is home to the New Hampshire Technical institute, Hesser College, and the College for Lifelong Learning.

Concord NH Homes for Sale

Concord NH homes for sale include ranch style homes, condos, some select waterfront properties, and some vacant land. While home prices may start in the $60,000 range, there are a number of homes on the market at or near the $3 million mark. The median home value in Concord is around $200,000 – slightly higher than the county median home value of $188,500. Compare that to the national median home value of approximately $177,000 and you can see Concord NH home values are very affordable and tend to appreciate.

Residential real estate in Concord NH extends into the high-country hills to the west of the city and continuing south to the neighboring community of Bow NH. Many of these picturesque neighborhoods feature quaint homes with easy access to large recreational areas and community parks.

As far as the percentage of homes owned versus those rented in Concord NH, roughly 48% are owned and 44% are rented – with the remaining 8% being unoccupied.

The majority of Concord’s commercial activity is on the eastern side of the Merrimack River in the Concord Heights area.

Hampstead NH

Hampstead, NH is located about 30 miles from Concord NH and is situated in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. One of the town’s most popular and best-known features is its historic old Main Street – complete with restored Colonial homes.

Hampstead’s population is approximately 9,000 residents. The town is within the Merrimack River watershed with the summit of Butman Hill in the northwestern part of the area, near the town of Sandown and a short commute to Salem, NH and Routes 93 and 495. Close proximity to Manchester NH and Nashua NH provides easy access to all the amenities of a big city and enables Hampstead’s residents to enjoy gorgeous, natural surroundings.

Hampstead is a perfect choice for a family searching for a home in a quiet and welcoming community. It is a popular location for camping with its 400 acres of water including Sunset Lake, Island Pond and Angle Pond. Residents and visitors to Hampstead can enjoy swimming, boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking, skiing, horseback riding and many other outdoor activities.

Elementary school students attend the Hampstead Central School and high school students attend Pinkerton Academy in Derry.

Hampstead is made up of slightly more than 13 square miles of land mass and nearly 1 square mile of water.

The estimated median household income in Hampstead is approximately $104,000 while the estimated per capita income is roughly $46,500.

Hampstead NH Homes for Sale

The median value of Hampstead, NH homes for sale is approximately $300,000. This is higher than the county median home value of $248,600. The national median home value is roughly $177,000. In Hampstead, right at 66% of the homes are owned, while 33% are rented and only 1% or so are vacant.

Big Island Pond and Sunset Lake provide the opportunity for waterfront living. Hampstead features a wide variety of housing opportunities from senior housing in mobile home parks and condominiums to single family homes of all ages, price ranges and styles from historic to contemporary. Listings include condos, town homes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available.

If you’re searching for information on available Hampstead NH homes for sale, we have them for you below. We also offer our newest feature of being able to notify you by email anytime a property you’re interested in within the Hampstead area changes or goes off the market. Simply sign up for our Email notification list to take advantage of this feature.

Peterborough NH

A town of approximately 6,500 residents, Peterborough is located in southern New Hampshire, about 25 miles from Nashua and 60 miles from Boston. Known for its popularity as a tourist destination, Peterborough is also a highly sought-after area for young families and retirees alike.

Peterborough, NH is home to one of the oldest basket manufacturers in the country, as well as home to the headquarters of Eastern Mountain Sports, an outdoor apparel and equipment retailer.

Nearly 96% of Peterborough residents are high school graduates, while more than 60% have earned college or graduate degrees. The median household income in Peterborough NH is slightly more than $42,000.

Peterborough is considerably less family-centric than the surrounding county, with just over 23% of households comprised of married families with children 18 or under. The surrounding county, has roughly 35% of households with kids and family.

Peterborough is a leader in sustainability. It has been cited by the US Environmental Protection Agency for its Green Purchasing Practices. Since 2014, the town has achieved 100% reliance on sustainable energy. Its model for funding the largest solar facility in New Hampshire has drawn national and international attention, including climate scientists from around the world in the US Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program.

Peterborough maintains its own elementary school (the Peterborough Elementary School) and sends students in grades five through eight to South Meadow School and student in grades nine through twelve to Contoocook Valley Regional High School. All three schools are located in Peterborough.

Peterborough NH Homes for Sale

Peterborough real estate features single family homes with approximately 60 percent of homes occupied by owners, and 40 percent occupied by renters. There are many lakes, rivers and ponds throughout the region including Nubanusit Lake, Silver Lake, Highland Lake, the Contoocook River and the Ashuelot River. The Connecticut River makes up the western boundary with Vermont. You will find many waterfront homes along the lakes, rivers and creeks throughout the Monadnock Region.

The median home price in Peterborough NH is approximately $238,500. This median price is equal to the average home price in the rest of the state of New Hampshire.

If you’re looking for new homes or older Peterborough, NH homes for sale, we have a wide variety of properties for sale to fit your every need, lifestyle and budget. Check out the currently available homes for sale below.

Southern New Hampshire Overview

There’s no other state quite like New Hampshire. With its quality of life, historic past and bright future, living or buying a home in New Hampshire is more popular than ever. The real estate market consistently attracts prospective home purchasers who love the outdoors. And with the natural beauty of so many of our printing leaks and mountains, one visit may be all it takes to get you hooked on New Hampshire.

If you're looking to relocate to Southern New Hampshire and if you like the relative closeness of the big city metropolitan areas – without the day to day hustle and bustle – then we strongly urge you to consider our area and the many home choices it offers.

Sign up for a free Listing Manager account which will allow you to save your favorite properties and receive email updates about the homes you’re interested in. You can then save your search preferences and receive email updates whenever that property type appears on the market.

As always, if you have questions about our local market or Buyer’s Option Realty services, contact us or call us at (603) 881-3800 today!